an instrument containing a magnetized pointer which shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it

walkers should be equipped with a map and compass

a magnetic compass

Crewe was ideally placed on the rail network, with connections running to all points of the compass

an instrument for drawing circles and arcs and measuring distances between points, consisting of two arms linked by a movable joint, one arm ending in a point and the other usually carrying a pencil or pen

a regular heptagon cannot be constructed accurately with only ruler and compass

the range or scope of something

the event had political repercussions which are beyond the compass of this book

goods and services which fall within the compass of the free market

go round (something) in a circular course

the ship wherein Magellan compassed the world

contrive to accomplish (something)

he compassed his end only by the exercise of violence